Speeches and notes for speeches by Chancellor, and other miscellaneous papers, 1 Oct 1923-6 Nov 1928
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Held at the Weston Library
With 11 printed items. Comprises:
- (fols. 1-20) envelope marked 'Notes for speeches on Rhodesia etc'. These include notes on federation, policy towards indigenous communities, the Empire, and imperial relations; a memorandum by Philip Kerr on responsible government in Foreign Affairs; a page headed 'Reminiscences' listing 18 stages in Chancellor's career; and five cuttings from The Times and the Cape Times, dated 1924-1927, n.d.
- (fols. 21-25) 'Notes for speech at Salisbury', Chancellor's first speech as Governor of Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), 1 Oct 1923
- (fols. 26-30) memorandum by Chancellor on the restrictions on importation of Southern Rhodesian (Zimbabwean) cattle into the Union [of South Africa], 26 Feb 1924
- (fols. 31-40) 'Southern Rhodesia Missionary Conference: remarks by the Governor', 31 May 1924
- (fols. 41-42) Education Commission to East Africa, under the chairmanship of Dr Thomas Jesse Jones, Educational Director of the Phelps-Stokes Fund: 'Tentative Statement' of purpose, personnel, and itinerary. The Commission visited Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) on 1-7 Jun 1924, n.d.
- (fols. 43-44) list of Chancellor's engagements from 26 Jun to 31 Aug 1924, 26 Jun 1924
- (fols. 45-59) speech to Empire Parliamentary Association delegates at Government House (three copies), 1 Oct 1924
- (fols. 60-81) note by Chancellor of an interview with General Smuts, and two typed copies. The conversation was chiefly about India and the Indian question in relation to South Africa; Smuts's hope of seeing the establishment of a great South African Dominion, which would include all Africa from the Cape to Kenya; and the importance of the League of Nations. There is a covering note from Geoffrey Dawson, dated 21 May 1926, returning one copy and expressing his great interest in it, 5 Nov 1925
- (fols. 82-85) mock 'Extracts from the Diary of General Sir A. Hunter Weston in Southern Rhodesia', unsigned [the General and his wife were guests at Government House, Salisbury (Harare), in Dec 1925], n.d.
- (fol. 86) list of articles, Chancellor's property, left at Government House, Salisbury (Harare), 22 Jan 1926
- (fols. 87-88) list of Chancellor's baggage sent to Cox's Shipping Agency, 29 Jun-Jul 1926
- (fols. 89-90) list of Members of the Legislative Assembly, 1 Jan 1928
- (fols. 91-97) notes by Chancellor of points he wished to discuss with Sir Charles Davis, Dominions Office. There are notes of conversations between Chancellor and Sir Herbert Taylor, Chief Native Commissioner, Colonel Fenwick, and G. Mitchell, about the Native Land Order-in-Council, and comments on various members of the Legislative Assembly, including H.U. Moffat, the Premier; R.A. Fletcher, J.W. Downie, Minister of Mines and Public Works; W.M. Leggate, Colonial Secretary, 6-16 Feb 1928
- (fols. 98-99) list of wine in the cellar of Government House (two copies), May 1928
- (fols. 100-110) speech at the opening of the Diocesan School for Boys, Ruzawi, Marandellas (Marondera), with a letter of thanks from M.F. Carver, a copy of the Form of Service and of the school brochure, May 1928
- (item 1) proceedings of the Southern Rhodesia Missionary Conference held at Salisbury (Harare). Chancellor's speech is given on p. 12, (see above, fols. 26-35) 30 May-4 Jun 1927
- (item 2) Chancellor's engagement diary, 1926
- (item 3) dinner of the African Society at the Savoy Hotel with H.R.H. the Prince of Wales as guest of honour: plan of tables, 9 Jun 1926
- (item 4) British Empire League Luncheon to Sir Samuel Hoare: plan of tables, 11 Jun 1926
- (item 5) Southern Rhodesia Missionary Conference: timetable, 30 Jul-5 Aug 1926
- (item 6) supplement to the Cape Times showing the flags of the Union [of South Africa], 29 Oct 1927
- (item 7) speech by Chancellor at the opening of the Seventh Session of the Legislative Assembly, 14 May 1928
- (item 8) hand-written programme 'In celebration of Empire Day', with school shield bearing the initials G.H.S.S., and typescripts of songs, 23 May 1928
- (item 9) Official Report of the Debates in the Legislative Assembly, when a motion of appreciation of the services rendered by Chancellor as first Governor was moved by the Premier, H.U. Moffat, and seconded by Sir Ernest Montagu, 1 Jun 1928
- (item 10) programme of the opening ceremony at Milton School, performed by Chancellor, when he unveiled a portrait of Mr Alfred Beit, 1 Jun 1928
- (items 11 and 12) the British Cotton Growing Association: reports of speeches (Nos. 103 and 105), at luncheons given to Sir John L. Maffey and Sir John R. Chancellor, 2 Oct and 6 Nov 1928.
Dates
- Creation: 1 Oct 1923-6 Nov 1928
Extent
110 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 284/7 (2), folder 5
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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